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Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Information

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Filariasis.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Diethylcarbamazine Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Diethylcarbamazine Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Diethylcarbamazine Tablet related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Diethylcarbamazine Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Diethylcarbamazine Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Benefits & Uses
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Dosage & How to Take
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Side Effects
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet with Other Drugs
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Diethylcarbamazine Tablet
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Benefits & Uses

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diethylcarbamazine Tablet is used -

Severe

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Skin Rash

Mild

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Diethylcarbamazine Tablet. If you are pregnant, do not take Diethylcarbamazine Tablet without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Diethylcarbamazine Tablet. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet on the Liver?

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet on the Heart?

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet with Other Drugs

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chloroquine

Quinine

Mefloquine

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diethylcarbamazine Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Allergy
Epilepsy
Eye Disorders

Frequently asked Questions about Diethylcarbamazine Tablet

Is this Diethylcarbamazine Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Diethylcarbamazine Tablet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Diethylcarbamazine Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Diethylcarbamazine Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diethylcarbamazine Tablet

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Diethylcarbamazine Tablet with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Diethylcarbamazine Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Diethylcarbamazine Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Diethylcarbamazine Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can Diethylcarbamazine Tablet cause an allergic reaction?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Diethylcarbamazine Tablet may cause an allergic reaction. Call your doctor immediately if you suffer from any kind of an allergic reaction. Also inform your doctor if you are allergic to any food, preservative, dye or an animal.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Diethylcarbamazine Tablet on my own?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, you must not discontinue Diethylcarbamazine Tablet on your own as it might lead to a replase if the infection if it is not treated completely. It is recommended that you speak to your doctor before discontinuing Diethylcarbamazine Tablet.

Question over 5 years ago

How can Diethylcarbamazine Tablet side effects be minimized?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet side effects can be minimized by a simultaneous administration of an antihistamine or a corticosteroid. Due to the destruction of a large number of microfilariae, there is a risk of renal and central nervous system complications. This risk can be minimized by withholding the treatment with an anthelmintic drug, removal of microfilariae before the administration of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet and administering a single dose of ivermectin.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Diethylcarbamazine Tablet affect the heart ?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Animal studies have demonstrated a few heart-related adverse effects of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet, however, there is a dearth of data in human beings. Thus, it is not yet clear if Diethylcarbamazine Tablet has any adverse effects on the heart. However, if you experience unusual signs related to the heart with the intake of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet, please call your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Diethylcarbamazine Tablet cause eye damage?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet when used against the microfilariae of o.vulvus in skin and eye can cause permanent damage due to the reactions like uveitis (swelling of the middle layer of the eye), punctuate keratitis (death of cells on the surface of the cornea) and retinal pigment epithelium atrophy (degeneration of retinal pigment epithelium).